监护 (jiān hù) — to act as a guardian; to take legal guardianship of (a minor or incapacitated person)
Definition
A legal term: formally taking legal guardianship of a minor or incapacitated person, with rights and duties set by law. Unlike 看守/看管 (everyday guarding of people or things), 监护 is a legal status granted by a court.
verb
to act as a guardianto take legal guardianship of (a minor or incapacitated person)
Examples
- 监护。Fǎ yuàn zhǐ dìng tā jiān hù zhè ge hái zi.The court appointed him to act as guardian for this child.
- ，监护。Fù mǔ qù shì hòu, shū shu fù zé jiān hù tā men.After the parents passed away, the uncle is responsible for their guardianship.
- 监护。Yī yuàn xū yào jiā shǔ qiān zì cái néng jìn xíng jiān hù.The hospital needs a family member to sign before proceeding with guardianship.
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